MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910 UNKNOWN DEPUY STEM; HIP FEMORAL STEM/SLEEVE

Catalog Number UNK-HIP

Device Problems Corroded (1131); Metal Shedding Debris (1804); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 10/23/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Complete product detail has not been received at this time.If further information is received a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

Der states that the patient underwent a srom, pinnacle ultamet modular metal on metal construct in 2005.It was also reported that her labs show an elevation in metal ion count.The metal liner and former metal head were found to be in good condition and articulating well.There was little black or necrotic tissue in the joint.There was only slight trunnionosis on the trunnion and in the inside of the former metal head.

Manufacturer Narrative

No device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide complaint database search found no other reported incident(s) against the provided product/lot combination(s) since release for distribution.Based on previous investigations this complication of joint replacement is unlikely to have been the result of a device failing to meet required specifications.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN DEPUY STEM
• Type of Device: HIP FEMORAL STEM/SLEEVE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910 ; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910 ; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: chad gibson ; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 5743725905
• MDR Report Key: 7044613
• MDR Text Key: 92471064
• Report Number: 1818910-2017-29357
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/23/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/20/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK-HIP
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/09/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 62 YR
• Patient Weight: 79